French vs British Cuisine

[growingvegetables]

Irony alert - British CUISINE?

 

[nickyboy]

Food in Britain just isn't as important as it is in France. If it was more important we would spend more time sourcing ingredients and preparing the food. Part of this is due to us living in a mild, wet climate. The range of things that grow naturally in Britain is much narrower and food is more a sustenance that anything else

Having said that, the Hollands Steak Pudding and chips tonight was really good

 

[Dave 123]

A subtle blend of the finest offerings of either nation-



The black pudding croissant. Culinary perfection.

 

[Over The Hill]

Well let me put my two pennies worth. As you all know, I am French and very proud of French cooking and many other things too. I have lived in Britain since 1970 and must say that food has improved a lot since then over here. When I go back home to my brothers, that's when I see the difference between British home cooking and French home cooking. The French one is so superior because the ingredients are fresh and of better quality. French housewives take time and are proud of their cooking. They don't drown everything with that watery brown sauce you call gravy over here. The don't cook out of packet. Please take note that I am talking about home cooking and not restaurants. But restaurants are also better overall as each restaurant will have its own speciality, not chain ones that offer the same menus all over the country. And then, the cakes.... So, to summarize, French food is definitely better and diversified but nowadays, it is also possible to eat well in the UK, which was hard to do back in 1970.
When I go home, I can't wait to visit my brothers for proper French food with all its delights. Some of you will disagree, but deep down , you know I am right, after all, France is the most visited country in the world.

Certainly the French put much more effort into their cooking and actually enjoy food more. Meals are an occasion there. Here eating seems to be something you do while watching TV.
I do love the way that restaurants, cafes etc are still mainly family run businesses.

 

[snorri]

I wasn't keen on the starlings, or were they sparrows? Whatever, these things were never meant to be eaten by humans except in a state of dire emergency

 

[ayceejay]

Ask any Frenchie to choose a sauce - HP or Daddies and watch him squirm.

 

[Hacienda71]

Not wishing to stereotype French cuisine too much but.......What are frogs legs about? They taste a bit like chicken and have loads of fiddly little bones in. Why not just eat chicken? Foie gras not all it's cracked upto be and highly controversial and snails, all you can taste is fecking garlic butter, poncetastic!
Whilst some French food is good some is shite just like most countries. I have had great meals in France and some decidedly dodgy ones.

 

[TheDoctor]

I've yet to have a bad meal in France. Even their motorway service areas are a lot better than ours.

 

[Accy cyclist]

You lot are greedy feckers! Remember we eat to live not live to eat!

 

[Arrowfoot]

Well let me put my two pennies worth. As you all know, I am French and very proud of French cooking and many other things too. I have lived in Britain since 1970 and must say that food has improved a lot since then over here. When I go back home to my brothers, that's when I see the difference between British home cooking and French home cooking. The French one is so superior because the ingredients are fresh and of better quality. French housewives take time and are proud of their cooking. They don't drown everything with that watery brown sauce you call gravy over here. The don't cook out of packet. Please take note that I am talking about home cooking and not restaurants. But restaurants are also better overall as each restaurant will have its own speciality, not chain ones that offer the same menus all over the country. And then, the cakes.... So, to summarize, French food is definitely better and diversified but nowadays, it is also possible to eat well in the UK, which was hard to do back in 1970.
When I go home, I can't wait to visit my brothers for proper French food with all its delights. Some of you will disagree, but deep down , you know I am right, after all, France is the most visited country in the world.

I was hoping that you join in because of your background and your spent time in both countries. Every time I am in France and having a meal and no matter the grade of the food outlet, I can see that everything is done in a serious manner. Take gratin dauphinoise - its just baked sliced potatoes in cream but the taste is great and goes wonderfully with various meat dishes. Then you have patisserie - now thats a whole different world.

I wonder if there is something in French history when cooking took on such a religious fervour. The variety and complexity is quite full on.

 

[Arrowfoot]

You lot are greedy feckers! Remember we eat to live not live to eat!

Thats what I thought but when you have a meal in France, you will change your mind. I have yet to step into French restaurant in the UK. It always the usual staple - roast, curries, pies , etc. Its just so different when you are over there.

Another thing is that when you having a french meal, wine becomes a must not because everyone does it but just goes so well. I would never have wine with my meal in an informal setting in the UK. Its beer as best.

 

[Arrowfoot]

One of many guides to British cuisine and this one ranked as well.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/f...favourite-British-food-like-eat-revealed.html
TOP 40 BEST BRITISH FOODS
1. Fish and chips
2. Roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding
3. Full English breakfast
4. Bacon butties
5. Apple crumble
6. Strawberries and cream
7. Bangers and mash
8. Cream tea
9. Shepherd's pie
10. Crumpets
11. Ham, egg and chips
12. Sausage rolls
13. Cornish ice cream
14. Baked beans
15. Victoria sponge
16. Toad in the hole
17. Sticky toffee pudding and custard
18. Cornish pasty
19. Steak and kidney pie
20. Pork pie
21. Bakewell tart
22. Ploughman’s lunch
23. Chips and gravy
24. Rhubarb and custard
25. Scampi
26. Prawn cocktail
27. Mushy peas
28. Marmite
29. Cheese and pickle on crackers
30. Scotch eggs
31. Cornish fudge
32. Spotted Dick
33. Irish stew and dumplings
34. Chelsea buns
35. Eccles cakes
36. Pea and ham soup
37. Cucumber sandwiches
38. Haggis and tatties
39. Cockles and mussels
40. Jellied eels

 

[vernon]

One of many guides to British cuisine and this one ranked as well.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/f...favourite-British-food-like-eat-revealed.html
TOP 40 BEST BRITISH FOODS
1. Fish and chips
2. Roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding
3. Full English breakfast
4. Bacon butties
5. Apple crumble
6. Strawberries and cream
7. Bangers and mash
8. Cream tea
9. Shepherd's pie
10. Crumpets
11. Ham, egg and chips
12. Sausage rolls
13. Cornish ice cream
14. Baked beans
15. Victoria sponge
16. Toad in the hole
17. Sticky toffee pudding and custard
18. Cornish pasty
19. Steak and kidney pie
20. Pork pie
21. Bakewell tart
22. Ploughman’s lunch
23. Chips and gravy
24. Rhubarb and custard
25. Scampi
26. Prawn cocktail
27. Mushy peas
28. Marmite
29. Cheese and pickle on crackers
30. Scotch eggs
31. Cornish fudge
32. Spotted Dick
33. Irish stew and dumplings
34. Chelsea buns
35. Eccles cakes
36. Pea and ham soup
37. Cucumber sandwiches
38. Haggis and tatties
39. Cockles and mussels
40. Jellied eels

You seem to have strayed from your mission to 'educate' us about the merits of French cuisine.

Now furnish us with the equivalent rankings of French cuisine to allow us to make an informed decision about your original claim.

 

[PK99]

[QUOTE 4056065, member: 259"]For that many, you'd be better off if you did the duck in advance, though.[/QUOTE]

It arrives tomorrow and will be Sous vide confited on Thursady and frozen down for New year

 

[threebikesmcginty]

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